![]() ![]() ![]() But never once did it occur to me that some poor soul has to wash her muddied petticoats and get them as white as they possibly can. I’ve only now realised – it’s probably because she reminds me of Jo in ‘ Little Women’.Įlizabeth’s propensity to go tramping through fields, muddy or not, is one of the images from the story that sticks in my mind. ‘ Pride and Prejudice’ is one of my favourite books and I’ve always liked the character of Elizabeth Bennet. The one quote that’s often repeated with this book is from the main character, Sarah – ‘If Elizabeth Bennet had the washing of her own petticoats,’ Sarah thought, ‘she would be more careful not to tramp through muddy fields.’ Domestic life below stairs, ruled with a tender heart and an iron will by Mrs Hill the housekeeper, is about to be disturbed by the arrival of a new footman, bearing secrets and the scent of the sea.’ ![]() ‘ It is wash-day for the housemaids at Longbourn House, and Sarah’s hands are chapped and raw. I’d read an article about her a couple of months ago, which mentioned this novel, a reimagining of ‘ Pride and Prejudice’ from the servants’ point of view. This is my first experience of Jo Baker’s writing. ![]()
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